3-Generation GLITS* Gals: Smoothies

Welcome

Welcome! We're 3 generations of women who said farewell to sunny Southern California and waved 'hi y'all' to sultry South Carolina. We love helping other women in need. I'm not saying you are needy! But don't you love getting tips from women who know something more than you in specific areas?

My daughter, Jacquie, is a certified nutritionist and I'm learning some easy steps to becoming healthier as the days--and years--go by. She owns and works at Life Wellness Center in Lexington, SC with her husband of 25 years, Dr. Thomas Blake.

My 22-year-old granddaughter, Destiny, is a make-up artist with MAC Cosmetics in Columbia, SC. She is teaching me simple ways to add a little glitter to my life ... and don't we all need some glitter now and then? She loves her Zumba classes and playing with her two labs.

And me? Well, through the years--sixty-eight at this writing--I've gleaned from some marvelous mentors and learned from the hard knocks of life how to fulfill the dreams that God has placed in me. I'm a writer, and I recently published my first novel, Lady and the Sea, based on my life story. (you can visit my website at www.sharonleaf.com and order my two novels at www.amazon.com/author/www.sharonleaf.com

Monday, December 9, 2013

Christmas Glam Time!

GLITS Gals ~ December 2013
Christmas time at the Riverbank Zoo, Columbia, SC

It's Christmas!

We may run, walk, skate, drive, or fly,

but let us never lose sight of

the Reason for the season,

or miss a chance to see a snowflake on the way.

Sharon: Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And the busiest. In the hustle and bustle of the days ahead, lets not forget the Reason for the Season. Jesus! Christmas carols fill the sound waves on the radio and in our local churches. And of course there's the shopping for family and our special friends. Take your time shopping. Choose wisely. Gifts don't have to have money written all over them. Let your presents come from your heart. Jacquie already gave me a little Christmas bag full of little goodies ... a small candle with ice skates, peppermints, dark-chocolat candy bar, peppermint lotion... all yummies she knew I'd savor. So thoughtful.

Me and Jacquie's mom-in-law playing in the snow
at Riverbank Zoo
December 2013

A few tips for the Christmas season from the GLITS Gals:

Jacquie: Park a few spaces farther when you go to the busy shopping malls. Enjoy walking those stores! Go ahead and eat your favorite holiday food -- just remember to drink your morning smoothie and to drink extra water.

Destiny: Go ahead! Add a splash of red to your lips, cheeks, and wardrobe. And don't forget the glitzy red nail polish.

Sharon: Any readers on your Christmas List? Order a signed copy of my novel, Lady and the Sea, (also available on www.amazon.com and e-books) on my website: www.sharonleaf.com

The GLITS Gals wish you a very Merry Christmas

and oceans of blessings for the New Year!

Unto us a child is born

A Savior

Christ the Lord!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Jacquie says, "Spring Ahead Your Health!"

My daughter, Destiny, keeps me 'beautified'!

As we Spring Ahead this weekend, what a perfect time to Spring Forward with your health! I will talk a lot about Green Smoothies (although at times they may be different colors depending on the fruits & vegetables you use) because I believe they are such a great foundation to good health and a simple step to adding fruits and veggies to your diet.

Why start your day with a green smoothie? Your digestive system is working hard all day digesting all the food you eat, which consumes a lot of energy. When you wake up in the morning you have a fresh start. You have not put any new food in your body since the evening before, so starting out with fruits veggies, which are clean. Whole and energizing foods is a smart food choice. Since your blender has broken down all the nutrients into liquid form it is even easier and takes less energy for your body to digest and distribute the nutrition leaving you feeling more energized!

This is what was in my Spring Forward Smoothie this morning:
Kale
Collard Greens
Parsley
Cilantro
Beets
Blue Berries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Ginger Root
Banana

Sometimes I have more fruits & veggies; other times I have less, depending on what is in season & what is in my fridge. By the way, it tastes amazing!

Can anyone guess what color it was? Red? Yes, you are right. Beets are dominating with their red color.

Until next time, I wish you health and blessings!

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